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What's the most used setup these days? Haven't played for a while and pretty out of touch.

Any link to a recent build with updated gear?

Would love to hear some opinions , thanks.
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Lightning sorc or nova sorc?
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Lightning sorc or nova sorc?


Nova since ive heard lightning sucks balls compared to nova.
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Nova since ive heard lightning sucks balls compared to nova.


yeah well I’ve heard that the
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There are a few different ways people play nova sorc but the most common is usually:

Self wield Infinity Scythe
Griffons
Maras or 3lite/10fcr ammy
Vipermagi
Magefists
Arachnid Mesh
2x SOJ or 1x SOJ and 1x 10fcr Ring depending on your amulet setup
Eth Treks/Silkweaves/War Travs/Aldurs Boots are all good options but I prefer Eth Treks for FHR and poison res
Torch
Anni
Skillers
CTA + Lidless on switch (lidless vs Spirit Mon to save stat points)

Merc can also change around a bit but I like to use Prayer A2 merc with:
Cure Helm
Fort/CoH/Gladiators Bane/Stone for chest depending on budget
Insight Thresher/Cryptic Axe/Colossus Voulge
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There are a few different ways people play nova sorc but the most common is usually:

Self wield Infinity Scythe
Griffons
Maras or 3lite/10fcr ammy
Vipermagi
Magefists
Arachnid Mesh
2x SOJ or 1x SOJ and 1x 10fcr Ring depending on your amulet setup
Eth Treks/Silkweaves/War Travs/Aldurs Boots are all good options but I prefer Eth Treks for FHR and poison res
Torch
Anni
Skillers
CTA + Lidless on switch (lidless vs Spirit Mon to save stat points)

Merc can also change around a bit but I like to use Prayer A2 merc with:
Cure Helm
Fort/CoH/Gladiators Bane/Stone for chest depending on budget
Insight Thresher/Cryptic Axe/Colossus Voulge


cheers ;)
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There are a few different ways people play nova sorc but the most common is usually:

Self wield Infinity Scythe
Griffons
Maras or 3lite/10fcr ammy
Vipermagi
Magefists
Arachnid Mesh
2x SOJ or 1x SOJ and 1x 10fcr Ring depending on your amulet setup
Eth Treks/Silkweaves/War Travs/Aldurs Boots are all good options but I prefer Eth Treks for FHR and poison res
Torch
Anni
Skillers
CTA + Lidless on switch (lidless vs Spirit Mon to save stat points)

Merc can also change around a bit but I like to use Prayer A2 merc with:
Cure Helm
Fort/CoH/Gladiators Bane/Stone for chest depending on budget
Insight Thresher/Cryptic Axe/Colossus Voulge


cheers ;)


also a 5 socket staff with + to energy shield and maybe one of the cold armor would be even better for a CTA

This post was edited by WhenLadderReset on Apr 25 2026 10:30pm
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also a 5 socket staff with + to energy shield and maybe one of the cold armor would be even better for a CTA


For sure, I typically don't go that route but you're right.
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